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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,480.99, 225,735.35 and 54,442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,480.99, 225,735.35 and 54,442.22 is: 81,668.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,480.99 : 225,735.35 = 54,442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,480.99/225,735.35 = 54,442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,480.99x = 225,735.35 × 54,442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,480.99x = 12,289,532,185.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,289,532,185.59/150,480.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,668.34

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